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Melville’s vibey 7th Street was very different in the ’50s and ’60s as former resident, Herman Breedtremembers. He spoke to Christine Pretorius about some memories from his childhood. Anyone who grew up in Melville seems to have lingering, happy memories of the place they called home. Like many of a particular era, Herman’s favourite place – and […]

Jenni Baxter co-owns and publishes SAPeople, the ever-growing online presence for South Africans everywhere. Currently based in Antibes, France, she says it also keeps her in touch with her home country. I started SAPeople.com because I personally love reading about South Africans who are doing well, anywhere in the world; and I just thought it would […]

I’m back on the beat of the Oscar trial after time away from the action. Like a voyeur, I’ve been playing catch-up, tracking the replays of the Oscar Pistorius trial on Channel 199 as his uncertain fate nears. I’ve missed writing about Oscar. Like anyone with a habit, I had withdrawal symptoms and couldn’t wean […]

Issue No. 18 – September 2014 The free newsletter aimed at fostering goodwill among residents, merchants and visitors to Melville I’ve spent a lot of time with Oscar for a good part of this year and if you’re on this planet, one name will do. What began as a vague interest in “the trial […]

Issue No. 17 – December 2013 The free newsletter aimed at fostering goodwill among residents, merchants and visitors to Melville It’s only since I’ve been living in Johannesburg that Guy Fawkes has assumed any meaning each November 5. As a pet owner, it concerns me so it was a pleasant surprise this year that no […]